Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Duties

• Clinical: Demonstrates the ability to independently manage a panel of patients with complex - chronic care issues using the best available evidence and national guidelines to achieve optimal population health and effective disease management
• The PA independently follows their own panel of general internal medicine patients - functioning as their primary care provider
• Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with assigned Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary teams to identify - analyze and coordinate internal and external resources to resolve care issues and meet the medical and psychosocial needs of assigned panel of patients
• Appropriately orders diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient's age-specific needs and health conditions
• Appropriately orders specialty consultations - effectively communicating the patient's level of acuity - any relevant diagnostic studies completed - and medical decision-making that prompted consultation
• Appropriately prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions that support the patient's ability to maintain or regain their health status
• Monitors and documents the effectiveness of treatment interventions - achievement of institutional quality measures and performance metrics
• Sets clinical care goals - short and long term - in collaboration with patients - providers - and family members
• Provides education to patients and their families regarding complex medical - social - and behavioral conditions with a focus on self management - prevention and wellness based on the patient's health goals and needs
• Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and Excellence which define our culture and strengthen our dedication to those we serve
• Administrative: Because of the highly integrative approach used in Primary Care outpatient clinics - the Physician Assistant must work closely with their colleagues and must serve as a leader in developing processes to improve care and satisfaction
• Research: If assigned research duties - the PA enrolls patients in active Ambulatory Care research protocols and completes follow-up visits with required studies
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: May be authorized if approved by supervisor Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact joshua.titensor@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
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